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So You're Thinking of Voting in an Election
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In this episode of Nonpartisan Hacks, Joel Grenz and Sean Wood go full civics class -the fun kind - on what it actually means to be a thoughtful voter. From the difference between local, provincial, and federal elections to party slates, candidate vetting, and whether politicians actually lie, Joel and Sean break down the mechanics of democratic participation with the candour of two people who've sat on both sides of the ballot.
Prompted in part by the current BC NDP leadership race, and with a municipal election on the horizon, this is the episode they wish existed before they ran for office themselves.
Listen for:
Why 99% of local government across Canada is nonpartisan — and why that matters
The real role of party vetting, and what happens when it goes sideways
Why voting for promises might actually incentivize politicians to lie
What to look for instead: character, resume, trust, and your gut
Why voter apathy costs everyone — and why an imperfect vote still beats no vote
Sean's challenge to every armchair critic with opinions but no nomination papers
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